Congratulations to today’s winner, Martha DeGraaf , one of our Outstanding Women of 2026!
“Martha Sullivan DeGraaf is part of the heartbeat of our community. To use the expression of the old-time Vermonters, Martha is “a keeper”.”-Cookie Steponaitis
Martha DeGraaf upholds her community in more ways than one. Just last year, when the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Vergennes suddenly closed, Martha stepped in to help create the Commodore Club, ensuring local youth still had a welcoming space in their community. Martha also runs the Samuel Fishman Memorial Pool and serves with American Legion Post #14, planning and executing Vermont’s Largest Memorial Day Parade. Martha is always ready to lend a helping hand to strengthen her community. Those who have met her can attest, Martha is nothing short of a miracle worker!
